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Counselling Qualify as a counsellor in three years with our part-time, BACP & ACC-accredited training in Farnham, Surrey. Contemporary Chaplaincy Part-time, online training for those called to serve in or beyond the walls of the church—in everyday and professional contexts. View all courses We offer programmes through blended learning, 100% online delivery, and different study patterns depending on the course.
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Introduction to Christian Care and Counselling (ICCC) A 5-day introduction to Christian care and counselling, designed to help you develop counselling skills for ministry, pastoral care, or everyday life. Waverley Abbey Certificate of Christian Counselling Build a strong foundation in counselling through this 1-year, Level 4 equivalent course, grounded in a Christian worldview. Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling Qualify as a professional counsellor in 3 years through this part-time, Level 5 diploma programme, grounded in a Christian worldview. BA (Hons) Counselling Qualify as a professional counsellor in 4–5 years through this part-time, Level 6 degree programme, grounded in a Christian worldview. MA Professional Counselling: Theory and Practice For those with a degree, become a professionally qualified counsellor in 3 years through this part-time, Level 7 Master's programme.
BA (Hons) Counselling Top-Up For those already practising, gain a Level 6 degree in 1–2 years with a direct route to ACC accreditation (SCoPEd Column B) as a graduate outcome. MA in Therapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy and Supervision For those already practising, gain a Level 7 Master's degree online in 3 years alongside your existing practice. Certificate in Integrating Christian Faith with Counselling (ICFC) For qualified counsellors and psychotherapists who want to ethically integrate faith, religion, and spirituality within a clinical context. Counselling Young People: Skills and Competences For counsellors and trainees looking to begin working safely and competently with children and young people (ages 4–18).
Introduction to Contemporary Chaplaincy A 6-week online introduction to chaplaincy for those who sense a pull to be a Christian presence outside the church. Certificate in Contemporary Chaplaincy Become a chaplain in one year. Gain the skills, experience, and confidence to serve in the church and beyond. Chaplaincy Skills for Schools A 15-week online foundational course for those who want to understand and develop chaplaincy skills for school settings.

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